If you are a fan of fighting games, we tell you that Epic Games Y Capcom teamed up to release new outfits for Street Fighter fighters within Fortnite. Through a post on the battle royale blog, the company confirms the landing of the Sakura and Blanka skinswhich you can get completely free.
This is not the first time we have witnessed a crossover between street-fighter and Fortnite, since previously the popular shooter from Epic Games had received the skins of Chun-Li, Ryu, Guile and Cammy.
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In order to celebrate this collaboration, the company of Tim Sweeney, director of Epic Gameswill make a special cup so that all gamers, those who enjoy the shooter on consoles, PC and mobile devices, can participate.
Fortnite announces the Blanka and Sakura Cup with incredible prizes. Photo: Fortnite
The Sakura and Blanka skins of Street Fighter will arrive at the Fortnite store on April 28. The fighter will land in the battle royale with two outfits: the classic one and another called Sakura gym, which is inspired by Street Fighter IV.
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Sakura’s skin comes with several themed items. Photo: Fortnite
The costume will also come with other themed items such as Sakura’s Victory Dance emote, Hanagake’s Hook backpack, Fighting Tournament Trophy pickaxe, and Kayari Buta glider.
Sakura’s skin comes with the alternate gym Sakura outfit. Photo: Fortnite
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For its part, the Blanka’s skin will have her iconic skin and alternate costume Blanka Delgado, based on Boman Delgado from Rival Schools, reads on the battle royale blog. Additionally, fans will be able to pick up Blanka’s Flip emote, the Blanka-Chan backpack, and the Kebab Tropical Hazard pickaxe.
Blanka makes his Fortnite debut with several themed items. Photo: Fortnite
Blanka’s alternate costume is inspired by Boman Delgado from Rival Schools. Photo: Fortnite
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How to get the Street Fighter Blanka and Sakura skins for free in Fortnite?
Epic Games detailed that to get these outfits from street-fighterthe players must participate in the Cup Blanka and Sakurawhich will be held on April 27 on mobile devices and a day later on consoles and PCs.
It should be noted that the mobile cup will be exclusive to Android smartphones and the user will have to play 10 games over a period of three hours. The tournament will use a point system focused on eliminations and the final position of each game. This format will be replicated on consoles and PC.
If you want to be part of the event and unlock for free the Blanka and Sakura Street Fighter skins within Fortnite, you need to have a level 50 account and 2-step verification activated. You can compete in both cups, if you prefer.